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China Empire Postage Stamps Catalog Page
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China Empire Postage Stamps Catalog Page

China · 1878 ·

This entry appears to be a catalog page for all postage stamps issued by the Chinese Empire, rather than a specific stamp. It serves as a general reference for collectors interested in this historical period.

The Chinese Empire issued its first postage stamps in 1878, marking the beginning of modern postal services in China. These early issues are highly significant for philatelists.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$9
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$3
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.